Author's Note: In this chapter, Mother's Day arrives, and 18 and Mirai 18 use some of the 100 million Zeni to help everyone gets presents for their mothers. Tien meets Launch's mom, who turns out to be the wife of Dr. Flappe. Also, when Krillin sees Ranfan, the first meeting 18 had with Krillin is remembered. Even Goku finally meets his mother, Tanipu, and Videl accepts her has her grandmother, and Chi Chi as her mother-in-law. The secret origin of Kushami is also revealed. One more thing...the following lines from "Cooler's Revenge" and the episode, "The Horror Won't End" are used for entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement is intended. Also, please forgive me for subjecting poor 16 to Ranfan's "take'em off routine." I like the big guy, too. At least I chose not to let Marron look. She's 3 years old, after all.
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36 years earlier, on Planet Vegeta, Bardock's present-day counterpart left for his ill-fated mission on Meet. It was at that moment, the Bardock who had been resurrected by the Dragonballs had came from the future, so he could give his wife something worth fighting for. As he passed by, he looked at the infant Kakarot, and once again, they shared a vision of what would be the past for Goku, but was the future for the infant. It was the moment when Goku, who turned into a Super Saiya-jin, had continued to fought Cooler in his fourth form, as he sent the tyrant into the sun, where he narrowly escaped death.
Bardock: Greetings, my son. I've seen something incredible. You almost won the Other World Tournament, hands down. You've got great power. I know you'll make me proud...
Kakarot: (cries)
Bardock: (to himself) What's this? Another vision! That's Frieza's brother...COOLER! And it's you...What's going on?
Goku: (holding a bird in his hands) NO! They didn't do anything wrong! I CAN'T!! (hair starts to rise as Cooler laughs, and he changes) AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Cooler: What's this?
Bardock: That bird...he's been healed! Look, son...that man...IS YOU!!
Cooler: What?! What's going on?! He's different! HE'S CHANGED!
Goku: (is a Super Saiya-jin) Grr!
Cooler: Saiya-jin insect! Prepare to be SQUASHED! AHH! (sees that Goku's grabbed him) Huh?
Goku: Why don't you wake up?! You're hurting people! What have they done to you?! (watches as Cooler breaks his grip, and futilely punches our hero's stomach) I can't let you take your unhappiness on other people, anymore!
Cooler: What are you talking about?! I kill when I want! The weak die, and the strong survive!!
Goku: (powers up) Alright, then! We'll play by YOUR RULES, Cooler! LET'S GOOO!!
Bardock: Look! Look at how you're taking him on! I think he's on the ropes!
Cooler: (laughs a little) Now I know why my brother was killed! I LOVE IT! YOU'RE TOO MUCH! (blasts Goku, as a distraction to create a planet-destroying sphere) Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Goku: Huh?
Cooler: Sleeping on the job, Super Saiya-jin? I can gather energy a lot faster than my brother! You shouldn't have taken your eyes off me! Now DIE WITH THIS PLANET! (throws the sphere) RRRAAAHH!!
Bardock: (sees Goku catch it) Come on, son! You can do it!
Cooler: Struggle all you want! IT'S OVER!! THAT'S WHAT YOU GET for DISGRACING MY FAMILY!!
Goku: You've murdered millions of innocent people! UUUHHHNNN!! Can't LET IT GO ON!! (stops the sphere from going to the core of Earth)
Cooler: YES! It is I who decides who lives, and WHO DIES! ALL living things are mere playthings to me! No one can comprehend my power and cunning! (sees Goku begin to send it back) WHAT?!
Bardock: Look, Kakarot! You've pushed the sphere back at him! He's heading for the sun of the Earth's Solar System!
Cooler: NO! IT CAN'T BE! CURSE YOU! (is pushed backwards into space) Blasted Saiya-jin! This beam can't hold me forever! I'm going to get off, and when I do, I'M GOING TO RIP HIM TO PIECES! (notices the sun) Huh? It's the star for this solar system! Maybe I'll just blow that up instead, and let them all freeze to death in darkness! (sees he's headed straight for it, and is in shock) Wait a second! I'M HEADED RIGHT FOR IT!! (is plunged into the sun) CURSE THAT SAIYA-JIN MONKEY! Why wasn't he destroyed with the rest of them?! (remembers something) Wait...I remember now! I REMEMBER!
Cooler: (in form 3, over 20 years ago) Belay that order. Frieza's the one in charge of this quadrant. Let him clean up his own mess. (turns around) He's no threat...to us.
Cooler: (reverts to form 3) I don't believe it! I COULD'VE killed him! I let him go! I LET HIM GO! (gets partially incenerated) YYYYYAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Bardock: Amazing. You beat Cooler, as well as Frieza. (notices Planthor and Melakka) Yes?
Planthor: Bardock...I thought you left.
Bardock: (What the? They noticed me...oh well, I'll just tell them as much as I can without revealing anything) I just remembered something.
Melakka: Yes? And what might that be?
Bardock: I wanted to check on my wife, and my son before I leave.
Planthor: It's about time, Bardock. Everyone on Vegeta felt you never spent too much time with your family. You have enough time to look in on them, before you go.
Bardock: Right. I'll go and do that right now. (walks away, and thinks to himself) That was close. Anyway, if I remember correctly, it's an 6 day round trip to and from Meet. Now, as promised, I'll introduce you to your mother, Goku.
Bardock left the facility the infant Kakarot was stationed in. He went into the training gym. Inside was a lone woman training very hard. She had long, black spiky hair and grey eyes. She wore the female Saiya-jin uniform. Her armor had pink on straps on it, as did her boots. The arch of her boots was pink, as well. This was Tanipu, the wife of Bardock, and the mother of Goku. For some reason, Bardock was acting the same way Tien did toward Launch or Kushami...he was a bit bashful...at first.
Bardock: Ummm....hi, honey. I hope I'm not interrupting anything.
Tanipu: (turns around) Hey, Bardock. I heard about your successful mission on Kanassa. How've you been?
Bardock: I'm fine. In fact...(picks her up) I never felt better.
Tanipu: Oh my. You having acted this way since we got married. Family life was a blur to you...you look different, though. What happened?
Bardock: Well...you see, Tooro, the leader of the Kanass jabbed me with his talons, and had given me psychic power. In just six days...Vegeta will meet its end.
Tanipu: Are you sure?
Bardock: I'm afraid so. In my time, I've been dead for such a long time. But the Dragonballs, of Namekian design revived me for a week. I met our son, as a man and I've met his family. They're all wanting to meet you, on Earth.
Tanipu: I see. I know you really well, Bardock. If it wasn't for the fact that you've never lied to me, I'd say you've flipped. But...I believe you. So...what do you want me to do?
Bardock: I want you to come with me to the future. Kakarot, who's called himself Goku, wants to meet you.
Tanipu: Sure...but if I leave with you, how will I be able to clarify my absence?
Bardock: Don't worry. I got it covered. First, we both know your ship is faster than mine. Tell them that you're going to catch me on Meet...which will be true.
Tanipu: Why is it true?
Bardock: Because, from what I remember, right after I lost a battle with Dodoria on Meet, I met you there. You told me not to give up. And...you made a bet about who would make it back to the bar faster. You won, of course. You're part of the reason I was able to alter my fate. Set your ship on auto pilot, and send it to Meet. When we're done. I'll send you there, exactly where your ship will land. My present-day self will be a wreck. He'll need your help.
Tanipu: Alright. I'll go with you. I think a few days off is just what I needed. It might get me ready for future battles...who knows? I might even have some quality time with our son, and his family.
Bardock: (smiles) You just might. Let's do it.
Tanipu: I'll go wherever you go, my love. I'm glad you've finally realized how important family is. I'll tell them I'm going to Meet.
Bardock: Thank you. Now, let's go.
Tanipu: Right.
And so, Bardock went outside, as Tanipu told the two scientists she'd catch Bardock on Meet.
Tanipu: Planthor, Melakka, I'm going to planet Meet, now, as is Bardock. I'm going to see if I can help him.
Melakka: Alright. Go ahead. Be careful.
Planthor: Yes. Please be careful. One more thing...
Tanipu: Yes?
Planthor: When you and Bardock land on Meet, tell him he should take a rest, sometime. He overexerts himself, all the time.
Tanipu: Got it. See you, later.
Melakka: Later.
And, as Tanipu left, she put her pod on auto pilot, and set the controls on a simulated suspended animation sub-routine. Then, as it left, she saw Bardock take out a capsule, and clicked on it. It became the Time Capsule.
Tanipu: WOW! Is that how we're going to the future?
Bardock: Yep. Let's go.
Tanipu: Right.
And so, Bardock and Tanipu boarded the Time Capsule, and left for the future. As they did, Melakka and Planthor got a confusing message. Both of them decided to forget the whole thing.
Planthor: Bardock went to see his wife and kid, and has just gone to Meet.
Soldier: (on radio) How can that be? He left a half-hour ago.
Planthor: Are you sure?
Soldier 2: Yes. We're sure.
Melakka: (turns off the radio) You do realize we might be getting too old for this.
Planthor: Yes. I mean, if we told them that Bardock was in two places at once, they'll think we're crazy.
Melakka: Uuuhh...what do you say we just forget the whole thing, and pretend nothing happened?
Planthor: (strokes his beard, and raises an eyebrow) Sure. Let's act like we didn't see Bardock a half-hour after he left.
Melakka: Right.
And so, Planthor and Melakka decided to deny anything weird had happened. All in all, history wasn't changed, that much. Soon enough, back on Earth, in the present, the Time Capsule Bardock borrowed had landed on the grounds of Capsule Corp. HQ, where Bulma told him to meet them. When they exited, they were greeted by Chi Chi, 18, Marron, Krillin, Videl, Piccolo, Gohan, Goku, Trunks and Goten, Vegeta, Bulma, Master Roshi and Dende. Hercule was talked into coming, and was hiding behind Dende. Mirai Trunks, Mirai Bulma, Mirai Chi Chi, Mirai 18, 17, Mirai 17 and 16 were getting ready to help Tien, Launch and the others get ready for Mother's Day Thanks to 18 and the 100 million zeni she got from Hercule, everyone was able to buy enough stuff for every one of their mothers.
Vegeta: Welcome to the future, Tanipu.
Tanipu: Prince Vegeta...is that you?
Vegeta: Yes. It's me. I guess...you'd like to meet your son. We'll go and finish getting ready for tomorrow. (looks at Bulma, and everyone else) Right?
Bulma: Sure.
18: No problem.
Krillin: Let's go.
Marron YAY!
Piccolo: (shrugs) Nameks don't have mothers. Oh well.
Trunks: Catch you later.
Bulma: It was nice to meet you.
Dende: it was a pleasure.
Hercule: I'll...get Videl some flowers for her mother's grave.
As everyone else took their leave, Videl, Chi Chi, Goku, Gohan and Goten remained. Master Roshi oogled Tanipu...with the usual results.
Master Roshi: WOW! What a woman! How about showing me some skin? Please take off your armor!
Bardock: Uuuhhh....
Tanipu: (smirks) Leave this to me. (gets angry at Master Roshi) YOU PERVERT!! (punches Master Roshi in the jaw)
Tanipu's punch was so powerful, it took him all the way back to Kame House.
Roshi: (sails in the air) So much for that IIIIIDDDEEEAAAA....(is out of sight)
Tanipu: (brushes off her hands) Hmph! That should teach him not to gawk at a married woman.
Goku: Ah, he's always like that. He gets that from my friends, all the time...uuhh....well...are you my mother?
Tanipu: (blushes) Are you...Kakarot?
Goku: That's what Vegeta calls me, all the time.
Tanipu: Then...it IS YOU!! (hugs Goku) KAKAROT! You've grown into such a fine young man.
Goku: Awww...thanks, mom. Could you call me Goku, though?
Tanipu: Anything for you, son. (looks at Chi Chi, Gohan, Goten and Videl) I see you've done extremely well in raising a family. You have a loving wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Videl: My name's Videl. I'm not actually his daughter...not yet, anyway. I'm going to be married to Gohan, soon.
Tanipu: Wow! (looks at Gohan) You must be Gohan.
Gohan: Yep. That's me.
Tanipu: You have a cute brother. He looks so much like little Goku.
Goten: Thanks. I'm Goten.
Videl then asked if she, Gohan and Goten could call her their grandmother. Though she was still young, she accepted it, with open arms.
Videl: Uuhhh...Tanipu?
Tanipu: Yes?
Videl: Is it okay if Gohan, Goten and I can call you our grandma?
Tanipu: (thinks) Hmmm...well, even though I'm not old enough to be a grandma, I'm proud to have grandchildren such as you. So, It's okay with me. (smiles)
Videl: Thanks, grandma. Though I'm not married to Gohan yet, I already feel as though I'm part of the family.
Tanipu: No problem, Videl.
Bardock: We have so much to thank you for, son. I was wondering, if we could have a place to stay, during the rest of the week? I mean, there was so little room at your house.
Goku: Well...I'm sure Bulma and Vegeta can help with bedding arrangements. There's no need to worry, though. Since we're such good friends with them, we always keep in touch.
Vegeta: (comes out the door, and is holding some boxes) I am NOT your friend, Kakarot! I'm your rival, always remember that! Still...being with Bulma has filled the void which my has been my life. We'll be more than happy to let Bardock and Tanipu stay here for the next few days. After all, I owe you that much. You and Bulma have shown me that there's much more to life, than fighting. So, I'll do this for you.
Goku, who was surprised by Vegeta's surge of emotion thanked him.
Goku: WOW! Thanks, Vegeta.
Vegeta: Now don't get any ideas funny about me being your friend, Kakarot! I expect to see which one of us is better, someday. (smiles) Go home, now, Kakarot. Make sure everyone gets the right gifts for your mothers.
Goku: We will, Vegeta. And thanks.
As Vegeta went inside the house, Bardock and Tanipu went with them. The next day was full of surprises. The instant Tien woke up, he saw Kushami was up...or so he thought. In truth, it was Hasky, who had come over, because she wanted to meet her sister's fianc�e. Though she was dressed in her old outfit, she was easily mistaken for Kushami. She then revealed why she came, and told the three-eyed warrior that their parents wanted to meet him as well.
Hasky: Wake up, Tien. We've got a lot of stuff to do.
Tien: (wakes up) Okay, I'm up. (sees Hasky) OH MY GOODNESS! Kushami! You sneezed again, didn't you?
Hasky: (laughs) You're so silly, Tien. I'm not Kushami. I'm her sister. Hasky's the name.
Tien: So you're the ex-master thief Goku and Launch told me about.
Hasky: That's me. Boy, I sure do owe Goku a lot. He was the one who made me realize what I did for a living was wrong. You're just as cute as both Launch AND Kushami have described you.
Tien: (blushes) Uuuhhh...thanks. By the way, where is Launch and Chaotsu, anyway?
Hasky: They went ahead to our parents' house. Kushami said she wanted you to know our folks. They've wanted to meet you, for such a long time.
Tien: I guess so. (gets his clothes, goes to the bathroom, gets dressed, and exits) Let's go, then. Take me there.
Hasky: Got it. (puts on her helmet, and gets on her scooter) Hop aboard.
Tien: Alright.
Tien got on a scooter which belonged to the vice president of Launch's Delivery Service. They took to the air, and much to Tien's surprise, they headed toward the tundra, instead of West City.
Tien: Hey! You're going the wrong way! West City is in the other direction!
Hasky: (laughs) You're so silly. I may have grown up in West City, but I wasn't born there. I was born in the same village Suno lives in.
Tien: SUNO! Goku asked me to see her, in order to invite her and Eighter over so they could meet 16.
Hasky: That can be arranged. Hang on! We're almost home!
Tien: Alright.
And so, Hasky landed her scooter in the front yard. Tien recognized the place they had parked at, thanks to Goku's tales of his past adventures.
Tien: This...this is...Dr. Flappe's house! Are you and Launch Dr. Flappe's kids?
Launch: (comes out of the house) Yep. We sure are.
Tien: WHOA! Hi, Launch. How are you and Chaotsu holding up?
Launch: We're doing fine. Mom and dad are inside. Come on in, and have some cocoa.
Tien: Thanks...I will.
Tien went inside, and was accompanied by Hasky. In no time, they met Dr. Flappe and his wife, Mrs. Flappe.
Hasky: Mom, dad, I'm home. I brought Tien over, too.
Mrs. Flappe: Thanks. So, you're the nice young man my little Launch is going to marry. I'm so proud of her.
Tien: How'd you know about that? I just proposed to her two days ago!
Dr. Flappe: Kushami told us all about it. She's a bit short fused, sometimes, but she's loyal, when it counts.
Tien: From the way you speak, it's as if you know of her, very well.
Tien heard a sneeze, and saw that Kushami was once again back in the picture. She confessed that her father made her what she was, today. At that point, Dr. Flappe told Tien and Chaotsu how it all happened. As he did, everyone enjoyed their hot cocoa.
Launch: ACHOO!! (becomes Kushami)
Tien: KushamI!
Kushami: Well, Tien...you could say that dad made me who I am, today.
Tien: What do you mean?
Chaotsu: Yes, sir. Please tell us about it.
Dr. Flappe: Do I have a story for you! You see, Launch didn't have the ability to become Kushami, back then. It wasn't until she was five years old, when she gained that ability. Poor Launch was always tormented by bigger kids. Hasky, her fraternal sister was tougher, and was able to defend her. But we were worried about her.
Young Launch: Mom! Dad! The older kids picked on me, again!
Young Hasky: I was barely able to protect her. This has to stop, dad! Launch needs to be able to defend herself, somehow!
Dr. Flappe: Well...I don't know anything about martial arts, but we could do some gene splicing, instead.
Young Hasky: Gene splicing?
Mrs. Flappe: Oh boy, here we go again, Kasuwo...yet another of your crazy experiments.
Dr. Flappe: Trust me, Izuki. It'll work. I'll transfer some of Hasky's genes into Launch, and then she'll be able to defend herself. Maybe with the use of Hasky's aggressive side, Launch won't be picked on, ever again.
Mrs. Flappe: Oh, my. I just hope it turns out okay. (looks at Launch) Now, Launch...if you don't want your father to do this, then just say so. I don't want you to take any unnecessary risks.
Young Launch: It's okay, mommy. I don't want to be bullied, anymore.
Mrs. Flappe: Oh, alright. Go ahead, then, Launch. I can't stop you.
Tien then asked Mrs. Flappe about what happened next.
Tien: What happened, after Launch decided to go through with the experiment?
Mrs. Flappe: Well, at first it didn't seem to work. But then, as I was dusting, it happened. She sneezed, and changed before our eyes. Kushami made a gun appear from her hands, and shot at me for staring at her.
Tien: (laughs a little) That's our Kushami, alright.
Mrs. Flappe: Well Launch, how do you feel?
Young Launch: I feel fine, Mom. Actually, I sort of feel weird. But, I don't feel that different.
Mrs. Flappe: Well, maybe it's for the best. Who knows what would've happened, if the experiment DID work?
Young Launch: Mom...you're kicking up a lot of dust. (nostrils are irritated) Ah...ah...aahhh....ACHOO!! (hair becomes blonde, and her eyes become green)
Dr. Flappe: My goodness! What happened?
Young Hasky: It seems Launch changed, when she sneezed. She looks like me, now.
Young Kushami: What're you guys 'gawkin at?! If one of you looks at me funny, I'll shoot.
Mrs. Flappe: (stares at Kushami) Sweetie, what happened to you?
Young Kushami: Don't you dare sweetie me! And, I just caught you gawking at me, mom! Now DANCE!! (makes a gun appear in her hand, and shoots at her mom)
Mrs. Flappe: (dances) YAAAAAHHHHHH!! (sees Kushami stop firing) Why did you do that for, Launch?!
Young Kushami: 'Cause you looked at me really funny. And don't call me Launch. I don't want to be called that, right now.
Young Hasky: Well then, what do you want to be called?
Young Kushami: I dunno. (looks in the mirror) But, I like what I see. We're identical twins now, Hasky.
Dr. Flappe: Amazing. When Launch sneezed, she somehow changed. She's definitely as aggressive as Hasky. Well...maybe she's a little bit more aggressive than Hasky.
Mrs. Flappe: A little more?
Dr. Flappe: Okay, maybe a whole lot more aggressive than Hasky.
Young Hasky: Dad, I think you've come up with the perfect name for Launch's alter-ego.
Dr. Flappe: I have?
Young Hasky: Yeah! Since she changed when she sneezed, we should call her Kushami.
Mrs. Flappe: Hmmm...I don't know. (looks at Kushami) What do you think?
Young Kushami: YEAH! I like the sound of that! Kushami! It's perfect! Kushami it is!
Dr. Flappe: I wonder what happens if she sneezes again?
Mrs. Flappe: (continues dusting) I sincerely don't know.
Young Kushami: MOM! Watch what you're 'doin! Ahh...ahhh....ahhh...AH-CHOO! (reverts to Launch)
Dr. Flappe: Launch...you're you again!
Young Launch: Of course I'm me. Who else would I be? (sees a gun in her hands, drops it and gasps) Where did that come from?
Young Hasky: You don't remember?
Young Launch: It was kinda hazy. (looks around) Did I do something wrong?
Hasky: And when she asked if she did something wrong, we all fainted. That's how it's been, ever since.
Chaotsu: That's an amazing story.
Kushami: Actually, the story ain't over, yet. About 5 years later, Hasky got talked into being the apprentice for a master thief. When she was 12, she became the successor to the name, "The Master Thief," in his deathbed. He died of stomach cancer. She then taught me how to be a thief, as well. I couldn't refuse, since she's my sister.
Tien: I see.
Hasky: Well, when I became fourteen, I was noticed by the Red Ribbon Army, because of my skill. I became their mercenary. I had the most impressive record. But then, two years later...it finally happened. I was defeated by Goku. Because I was hanging from a pole, the Police apprehended me rather easily. It was at that time, I realized that what I did was wrong. When I was given the opportunity to make one phone call, I knew who to turn to. Launch. She undoubtedly told you about how she helped me gain the courage to confess, in front of a jury, didn't she?
Tien: Yes. She did. In fact, she told me she was part of it.
Kushami: You're absolutely correct Tien. And, when I was 20, I met you. You made me happy. (kisses Tien on the lips) Now, let's go and invite Suno and Eighter over, ok?
Tien: Right.
Hasky: Who wants to ride my air scooter? (puts her hair in her helmet, and has it on)
Tien: I'll be going with Kushami. I never rode in her bike, before.
Kushami: Thanks, Tien. (kisses him) You're the best.
Hasky: I guess that means you'll be riding, right Chaotsu?
Chaotsu: Yep.
And so, Hasky and Kushami give Tien and Chaotsu a ride down to Suno's house, and the house of the village chief. Meanwhile, in West City, Krillin, 18, and Marron, along with 16, Mirai 17 and Mirai 18 went to a nice looking three-story house.
Krillin: So, this is where your mom lives, isn't it, 18?
18: Yep. It'll be so nice to see her, again.
17: Yeah. I missed her too, sis.
Mirai 17: What about us? What should we do?
18: You, 16 and Mirai 18 should hide behind the bushes. Don't come out until I wave my hand like this. (waves)
Mirai 18: Okay. Fair enough. We'll have a good view from there.
16: If you say so.
As Mirai 17, Mirai 18 and 16 hid behind the bushes, 18 asked Krillin to ring the doorbell.
18: Come on, Krillin. Ring the doorbell.
Krillin: Okay, honey. I'll do it. (rings the doorbell)
Ranfan: (on the intercom) Who is it?
Krillin: It's Krillin, ma'mm.
Ranfan: KRILLIN! I haven't seen you in awhile. I'll come on out.
As Ranfan came outside, Krillin just blushed. And with good reason. Though she was definitely older, Ranfan was just as beautiful as ever.
Krillin: Uuuh....hello, ma'mm.
Ranfan: Hi, Krillin. It's been awhile since I saw you at Cecelia's wedding.
18: (blushes) Mom....I told you...I don't want to be called Cecelia, anymore.
Ranfan: (laughs) Sorry, 18. I guess I forgot.
Krillin: You were there, when 18 and I got married? WOW! I'm sorry I didn't spot you.
Ranfan: It's okay. Anyway, it was funny when Gohan caught the garter. Oolong and company teased him, saying he was the next to be married.
Krillin: And let me tell you, they were right.
Ranfan: That reminds me of the time you met my daughter, for the first time. She was 10, and you were 13. I think it was during the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament, too.
Krillin began to blush even deeper, since he finally remembered where originally he met 18...BEFORE she was a cyborg.
Krillin: You're KIDDING!
18: Nope. It's true. I met you that day.
Krillin: Wow! It's all coming back to me. I had just finished fighting Bacterian. As I left the arena, I met a cute little blonde-haired girl, who was very smart, and very cute. Nobody ever took interest in me, before.
Cecelia: Hi there, cutie. You did great against that smelly brute. I'm glad somebody was able to kick him out.
Young Krillin: It was nothing. I just used the techniques Master Roshi taught me.
Cecelia: Master Roshi! It figures. He's one of the world's strongest fighters. Anyway, I hope you do your best in your next round.
Young Krillin: Thanks. I will.
Aaron: You did A-Ok, man. I was about to pass out from holding my nose shut.
Young Krillin: Thanks again.
Young Goku: Hey, Krillin. Who are your new friends?
Young Krillin: I don't really know. We just met.
Aaron: I'm Aaron. And the girl is my twin sister, Cecelia.
Cecelia: Pleased to meet you.
Young Krillin: Pleased to meet you, too. The name's Krillin.
Young Goku: Are you a girl, Cecelia?
Cecelia: Yes I am.
Young Goku: There's only one way for me to find out. (does the pat-pat) Oh yeah...my name's Goku.
Cecelia: STOP IT! (slaps Goku in the face, when he pats a spot he shouldn't) You are SO RUDE! Have you been raised in a barn, or something?!
Young Goku: Actually, I was raised in the wilderness.
Aaron: It figures. I mean, with manners like THAT, it's obvious you haven't been in the real world, that much.
Young Goku: What's the real world?
Cecelia: NEVER MIND! (looks at Krillin) You know, Krillin...when I grow up, I'm going to marry you.
Young Krillin: (blushes) You're kidding, right?
Cecelia: Uh uh.
Young Krillin: You're...serious, then, aren't you?
Cecelia: Uh huh.
Aaron: Come on, sis! The next match is coming up! We'd better not miss it! I don't want to miss mom's fight, either!
Cecelia: Oh, yeah! I almost forgot. (looks at Krillin) Well, it was nice meeting you, Krillin. I hope I'll see you again.
Young Krillin: Sure thing. It was....well...nice meeting you, too.
Cecelia: (kisses Krillin on the cheek) Good luck.
Young Krillin: (blushes even more) Uuuuhh....thank you.
Aaron: EWW! GROSS! (walks away) I'm outta here. I'm going back to my seat, before I get cooties.
Cecelia: One of these days, Aaron, you're going to push me too far! (looks at Krillin sweetly, and winks) Buh bye.
Young Krillin: (waves rather weakly) Bye bye...
18: As you've probably figured out, by now...the little girl who kissed you on the cheek...was me.
Krillin: No wonder it felt so familiar. For awhile, now, I was wondering why that kiss on the cheek felt so hauntingly familiar.
Ranfan: I guess this is my granddaughter. (looks at Marron and picks her up) You're cute.
Marron: Yep. I'm Marron. Nice to meet you, grandma.
18: (smiles) That's so sweet. (waves)
Mirai 17: That's the signal. Come on, Sissy, we gotta see mom!
Mirai 18, who was in an unusually playful mood, just pushed Mirai 17 out of the bushes.
Mirai 18: (pushes Mirai 17 out into the open, and smirks) Don't call me Sissy.
Mirai 17: Whooa! (falls down) OOPH!
Ranfan: Huh? Two Aarons?
Mirai 17: Hi, mom. Guess you weren't expecting us.
Mirai 18: We're the counterparts of 17 and 18 who come from a different timeline.
Ranfan: If you say so.
16: (comes out, and has a bag full of stuff) Greetings. I am 16, the friend of 17 and 18.
Ranfan: WOW! You're so handsome. What's in the bag?
Krillin: We did a little shopping, yesterday. (gets a new dress out for Ranfan) This is for you.
Ranfan: WOW! A blue dress! That's my favorite color! Thank you.
Krillin: No problem.
18: Here's some flowers, mom. (gives Ranfan some daisies)
17: I got some new lingerie for you.
Ranfan: You're so sweet.
Mirai 17: I got you some chocolates.
Ranfan: Thanks. There's no doubt you're Aaron, as well. He knows I like chocolates.
Mirai 18: Here's the shirt you wanted. (gives Ranfan a shirt which says "Fight" on it.)
Ranfan: That is SO COOL! Thank you, 18.
Mirai 18: You're welcome, mom. And call me Mirai 18. All my friends do.
Ranfan: Sure thing, Mirai 18. (looks at 16) And what gift do you have, big guy?
16: Uuuhh...I have brought you some roses. (gives Ranfan a bouquet of roses) 18 told me these red roses are your favorite flower.
Ranfan: (gets her stuff into the house, and comes back out, and takes the roses) They sure are. Thanks, 16. Let me thank you, personally.
And so, in a shocking move, Ranfan removed her clothes, and was in her bra and panties. Every man in town was either embarrassed, or fascinated by her sexy figure. It was obvious that Krillin, both 17s and both 18s were embarrassed. 16 had no idea what was going on, while Mirai 18 covered Marron's eyes.
16: Uuuhhh.....
Man on the street: (wolf whistles) Hello, Baby.
2nd man on the street: Ahrooga.
Wolfman: WOW!!
3rd man on the street: Baby doll! You can come on and see me, ANYTIME!!
4th man on the street: (tries not to look) Oh, brother.
Krillin: (blushes) Oh boy...I remember this.
Mirai 18: So do I. (covers Marron's eyes) Marron, sweetie, you don't need to see this. It's not suitable for you to look at.
Marron: Okay, Mirai Mom.
Mirai 18: (smiles) That was the sweetest thing anybody ever said to me. Thanks.
Ranfan: Thank you, 16.
16: You're...you're welcome.
18: Moooomm...you're embarrassing me.
17: Yeah...come on.
Mirai 17: Oh, brother! That HAS TO BE our mom...it just HAS TO BE.
Mirai 18: Yep. Some thing never change. (laughs a little)
Ranfan: Sorry. (puts her clothes back on) Come on in. I'm sure there's more gifts in that bag. Most likely for my dear, sweet 18.
18: (continues to blush) Aw, shucks. (Marron, you're so sweet. I think calling Mirai 18 your Mirai Mom might be the nicest thing ever.)
Mirai 18: (uncovers Marron's eyes) Okay, you can open your eyes, now.
Marron: Alright. So, what was it you didn't want me to see?
Mirai 18: Never mind, honey. Just be glad you didn't look.
Marron: (smiles cutely) Okay.
As the crew went inside, 18 recieved a dark red dress from Marron and Krillin. Mirai 18 was happy, since it was the very same dress which had a necklace as an accessory. She also got some tulips, some candy, an Oriental dress and a red shirt, blue vest and skirt. Since Krillin and Marron were very thoughtful, they got Mirai 18 the same things. She was so happy. Meanwhile, Bulma, Mirai Bulma,. Vegeta, Trunks and Mirai Trunks were spending a day at the beach, relaxing, and forgetting all their worries, for that day. As for Goku and his family, it was just as memorable, too. Goku had given his mother a beautiful pink dress. She put it on, and looked all the more stunning. Chi Chi had given Tanipu a just-as-beautiful Oriental dress, similar to what she wears. As Videl gave Chi Chi a new dress, she thought about her deceased mother.
Tanipu: Oh Goku! Thank you! (twirls in it) I love it so much. How did you know pink was my favorite color?
Goku: It was obvious, mom. I could tell, since there was pink areas on your armor, and your boots.
Tanipu: You're so sweet.
Bardock: You look more beautiful than ever, dear.
Tanipu: Thank you, Bardock. (blushes)
Videl: This is for you, Chi Chi. (hands Chi Chi a box)
Chi Chi: (opens it, and is crying) Oh...it's beautiful. This is the new white and green Oriental Dress I always wanted. Thank you. How did you know?
Videl: Gohan told me you had your eye on it, for quite awhile, now. (looks a bit sad) I went to visit my mother's grave. I spoke of how happy, I am now. I'm going to have you as my mother-in-law, soon. (It's been six years, since my mother passed away, because of a lethal stomach virus. Sure, my aunt's good company, but she's so bubbly, and airheaded. My mother wasn't like that, though. Sure...she acted like a ditzy redhead, but that was all an act. In reality, Miss Piisa was one of the most accomplished martial artists in the world. She only acted like that when she was with Piroshki and Caroni. Mother...I will miss you.)
Chi Chi: Thank you, Videl. (smiles)
Mirai Gohan got Mirai Chi Chi a similar dress. She was just as happy.
Mirai Chi Chi: Thank you, Gohan. I am so proud.
Mirai Gohan: (blushes) Thanks.
Goten had got Chi Chi a painting of her, Gohan had made. Gohan gave her some flowers. In return, Tanipu wanted a picture to remember this moment. It was at that time, when Bulma and the others had come home, from a nice peaceful day.
Tanipu: Goku, could you, Gohan, Goten and Bardock pose for a picture, please?
Goku: Sure...what type of picture?
Tanipu: I want you four to pose in some Saiya-jin battle armor. I wonder who'd carry something like that on them, though?
Bulma: (comes in) I would. Being the wife of a Saiya-jin prince DOES have its advantages. I'll go get the outfits.
Vegeta: This should make an interesting photo.
Trunks: I think it will.
Mirai Bulma: Me, too.
Mirai Trunks: YEAH!
Bulma had got Goku, Gohan and Goku some Saiya-jin combat armor. Gohan was dressed in the outfit similar to the one he wore on Namek. Goku wore the Saiya-jin outfit he wore, when he and Gohan trained in the Hyberbolic Time Chamber. Goten wore an outfit similar to Krillin's outfit on Namek. Then, Tanipu told them how to pose.
Tanipu: Alright, here's what I need you to do. Gohan, you pose with one hand on your hip. Goku, you stand beside your son, and have your arms out in a combat-ready stance. Goten, you pose in front of Goku and Bardock. You'll have both hands on your hips.
Goku: Ok.
Gohan: Sure thing.
Goten: You got it!
Bulma: Bardock, you should cross your arms Vegeta-style, ok?
Bardock: Uuuh....sure. But what do you mean, Vegeta style?
Vegeta: She want you to pose like this. (poses with his arms crossed)
Bardock: Oh. Okay. (does as Bulma and Vegeta says)
Videl had her hands on the camera. She was ready to take the picture, when she noticed how handsome Gohan looked in that outfit.
Videl: Oh my. Gohan, you look magnificent. You look more handsome than ever.
Gohan: (blushes) Thank you, Videl.
Videl: Okay, now...everybody ready? Say...Super Saiya-jin!
Goku, Gohan, Goten & Bardock: SUPER SAIYA-JIN!
Videl took the picture, and decided to go the the one-hour photo developing place, before it closes.
Videl: Well, I gotta go, now. I have to take these to the photo shop to get it developed. Catch you later.
Goku's Family: Good bye.
Vegeta's family: See you soon.
As Videl flew off, Krillin, Marron, 18, 17, 16, along with Mirai 17, Mirai 18 and Ranfan had come to the Capsule Corp. Headquarters, as did Kushami, Tien, Suno, Eighter and Chaotsu.
Goku: SUNO! It's so good to see you again, old friend.
Suno: I'm glad to see you too, Goku.
Goku: I see you brought Eighter with you. (looks at Eighter) Hey there, man!
Eighter: Hello, Goku. Thank you for the inivitation. It's been a long time, since I last saw you.
Goku: Same here. (motions to 16) I'd like you to meet Android 16. He's a whole lot like you, in more ways than one.
16: Greetings, Eighter. I am 16. I've heard so much about you. I'm glad we could finally meet. (shakes hands with Eighter)
Eighter: I've heard about you, too. Is it true? Are the rumors about the death of that hateful man, Dr. Gero accurate?
17: They sure are. 18 and I had to pay him back for making us into cyborgs. So, I punched a hole through his stomach, kicked his cybernetic head off, and squashed his brains.
Eighter: He made you two into cyborgs?! What a horrible thing to do! Dr. Flappe may have built me, because of the cutthroat tactics of the Red Ribbon Army, but it was that madman, Dr. Gero who made the plans, the endoskeleton and the bomb. The good Dr. Flappe had no choice. They would've killed the villagers, if he didn't do it.
18: Well, thanks to us, Dr. Gero will never plague the world, ever again.
Mirai 17: In our world, I used a chop to knock his head off, while 18 blasted it to oblivion...but not before he swore he'd get his revenge.
Mirai Dr. Gero: You will see...someday, he will swallow you up...and then, you will become a part of his ULTIMATE PERFECTION!
Mirai 18: Cocky, for a dead man. (blasts his head, and looks at the infant Cell) You know, it's kinda cute...and to think it's supposed to eat us. Dr. Gero must've gone mad.
Mirai 17: I would hate to disturb your sleep, little guy...but this lab has got to go...(shields the infant Cell) Bad memories. (gets out of the lab)
Mirai 18: Ugh...(looks at herself) I have GOT to get some new clothes...to celebrate our freedom from this place. (strokes her hair, and follows Mirai 17)
Mirai 18: And as we blasted the lab to smithereens, we left that hateful place, and started to have what seemed to be fun. Unlike 18...I didn't remember that time from when I met Krillin in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament...until sometime after his death. My heart secretly ached at the thought of killing him...but you know me...I rarely show my true feelings.
18: I understand. It must've been hard on you. There was a time everyone thought I was an emotionless Ice Queen. It took a while, but I began opening up...and, in time...I was able to become my true self once more. I'm sorry that you've went such hardships.
Mirai 18: It's ok. Now that I met you, I don't feel so lonely, anymore. I have something that has given me hope. And I thank you for it.
18: Don't mention it.
It took Krillin a moment to realize that the "little guy" the Mirai Androids spoke of was none other than Cell!
Krillin: OH MAN! Mirai 17, Mirai 18...don't you realize that the "little guy" was Cell, the most dangerous being in the universe?!
Mirai 17: Ah, CRUD!
Mirai 18: We didn't know!
Goku: Don't worry. We'll stop him. I know we will.
16: Cell is strong, but he can be destroyed. According to my calculations, he must be at the absolute peak of his power...like he was when he returned from his near-death experience during the Cell Games.
Eighter: That Dr. Gero is a pest...even after his death, he continues to plague mankind.
Tanipu: From the way things sound, this Cell is a very cruel person!
Goku: Yes. He tried to blow up the planet, but I stopped him by transporting him to a safe place, where he wouldn't harm a lot of people. I died, in order to save us all...it took 7 years, but thanks to Dai Kaiou-shin, I'm back in the saddle.
Tanipu: You mean to tell me that this Cell creature inadvertently killed you, Goku?!
Goku: (has his serious look) I'm afraid so.
When Goku told his mother about his death, Tanipu got really angry. She wanted to fight, too.
Tanipu: I want to make him pay for what he did! (clenches her fist) Nobody attacks my son, and gets away with it! By the way, whatever happened to your brothers, Turlis and Raditz?
Goku: They were troublemakers, who hurt innocent people. Raditz kidnapped my son, and also hurt me...while Turlis used the Tree of Might, in an attempt to suck the Earth dry, a year or so later! Neither of them could be reasoned with...so we had no choice. (looks down) I'm sorry.
Tanipu: It's okay. There's no need to apologize. From what you've told me, they became such bad boys. They probably got what they deserved. There's nothing to forgive, Goku. I understand.
Goku: You do?
Tanipu: (hugs Goku, and feels her dead counterpart speak through her) Yeah. I watched over you, from the Other World. You are the one who has made me proud. Both in the living world, and in the Other World Martial Arts Tournament. (realizes what she said) Did I say that? How could I possibly know something like that? I'm not even dead, yet.
Piccolo: I guess your long dead spirit must've crossed over for a second, and told us that through you, Tanipu.
Tanipu: I guess so. (shrugs) Oh well.
Bardock: I guess the rumors of your mission are true, after all. You gained the ability to hear the voices of the dead, on Pinitaur 5.
Tanipu: Yep. And, I can hear Turlis and Raditz, right now. Those two are brats. Raditz never did anything appreciative, anyway. In my opinion, the only one who has made me proud is Goku. (looks at him, and gives him a hug) You're so good to me, and so is your family.
Goku: Thanks, mom. (blushes)
In Hell, Tanipu's words could be heard by both Raditz and Turlis, who were very shocked.
Raditz: BUT, MOTHER?!
Turlis: Why does she favor him over us?
King Cold: Maybe because he became a Super Saiya-jin, when you didn't?
Cooler: Or...maybe because he was a good boy, unlike you two.
Turlis: Nnnnnoooo...(cries)
Raditz: Why is Kakarot mother's favorite? WHY?! (cries like a baby, along with Turlis)
Frieza: You heard her! Because you two are BRATS!
Turlis and Raditz: Moooom....
Back on Earth, preparations will soon be made for the battle against Cell. But for the rest of the day, everyone was able to spend timg together, and enjoyed each other's company. All in all, this was a Mother's Day that none of the Z-Fighters would never forget.
To Be Continued...
